Once again my internet went out. It seems to be a bi-monthly thing since they’ve done the upgrade. It went out the afternoon of Tuesday, 13 Nov. I waited the rest of the day to see if it would come back up, as it has a tendency to do at times. Not this time. The next day I called Globe in Manila, since they are the ones that schedule all maintenance. They told me that someone in my area cut a...

Living here in the Philippines has been an interesting adventure. It seems the adventure will continue. A few days ago we got word that SM wants to build a mall in the area where our house is. Of course, it’s not just us, it will be affecting a large area around here, including Mango Lounge. I knew, and told almost everyone, that since they built such a large hotel out here (Ciriaco Hotel) next...

Last week (Monday 27 Aug) I went downtown to pick up a few things. Lita didn’t feel like going and I need to get out and about more, so I volunteered. My godson Khan Khan came with me. We rode to Gaisano Mall instead of the normal Metro because I was looking for some Taster’s Choice Decaf. That was the main item I was looking for and what prompted the trip downtown to even take place. Lita...

Yesterday (23 Aug) I called Globe to set up an appointment to get a technician out here to fix my internet. The lady told me it would be tomorrow between 8 am and noon. Okay, I’ve waited this long, I can wait another day. The next morning I did wait. I waited until 11:50 and called Globe back. A different lady there told me that it was scheduled for tomorrow between 8 am and noon. I said,...

First, I’d like to say that I’ve discovered and have been watching a lot of the reaction, try not to and test your knowledge videos on YouTube. The reaction videos are people reacting to performers, mostly from the talent shows on tv, but they react to other things too. Some of them are interesting, some of them seem fake (false reactions, like they’ve already seen it) and some of them are boring. ...

For a lot of people who travel to the Philippines, Manila makes for a natural first or last stop. The Manila International Airport (or technically Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport) makes for a logical hub traveling into or out of the Philippines, so the Manila area often bookends trips. That means that even if it’s not your primary destination, you may wind up spending some time there. For those...

Remember my previous experience when getting some chicken at Jollibee? Here is the post in case you missed it or want to refresh your memory. Two days after getting that chicken, Lita wanted more chicken. Okay, no fooling around this time. I just went straight to Jollibee because they did me so good last time (8 breast pieces). I made the same request as last time, an 8-piece chicken bucket with no...

After I finally got my computer battery battery Battery Seach, I needed to also get some fried chicken for Lita. She’s been wanting fried chicken for the past few days, but things were not going her way. First, she sent our house lady to Jollibee’s to get a bucket of chicken, telling her to make sure she gets a lot of the white meat because Lita and I both like white meat better. She came...

A Petron gas station in Catbalogan Proper. Gas prices: Diesel 38.14, Regular 44.62, Xra Unleaded 47.07 and Premium 47.88. Prices a/o 21 Aug 10. Remember these prices are per liter, not per gallon. Approximately 3 3/4 liters per gallon. Lady in foreground left is Robbie Apilado (holding her daughter Faye). Lady in foreground right is Jessybel Apilado (Neneng), one of the sweetest ladies on the entire planet.

Posted by UJ on Aug 24, 2010 in Calbayog | Comments Off on Mr. Jollibee

The Jollibee figure out front is made out of hard plastic. The children like to talk to him, shake his hand and have their picture taken with him. See the sign in the background about the hot dog selling for 26 pesos? That’s about 58 cents.